VEGAS, baby! Need a clean, cheap Vegas trip

[frogmama]

Hi - DH has a conference in Vegas in Febuary... They are putting him up at the Bellagio! SO.... I'm planning on joining him on the last 3 days of the trip (Tues-Thurs)... how is their Conservatory? We aren't gamblers, btw.-- were too cheap for that!

I need to know:

• where to find discount books, reputable/UNreputable travel resources
• What shows are worth it... I really like the acrobatics in Cirque de Soliet (there are several of those shows - Which one?!)
• any tips to booking airfare. We need to book soon since he has to book his trip and I want to be able to be on the same flight/sit with him on the way back.

Thanks!

[computerguy923]

Kayak is usually a really good site to check airfares. As far as vegas you have to check out this site for cheap eats, things to do, etc...

Cheapo Vegas

I can't help you on the books though, I am not a reader. Hope some of this helps.

[judymd]

tickets 4 tonight kiosks are worth finding.
there's one by world of coke on the south strip and there's one on the n. strip.

[scrappinkelly]

I love all the Cirque shows but my favorite is either Mystere' (I think at Treasure Island)or O at the Bellagio. Another great show is Blue Man Group at the Venetian.

I will echo the Tickets for Tonight booths. The one we went to was near the Riviera. Got half price show tix on everything we wanted.

Have fun! I love Vegas!

[haydensmommy]

Also don't forget to tip the concierge or front desk a the hotels. This will typically get you free tickets or upgrades at all types of places.

[sawlac]

The Bellagio should be VERY nice! You are so lucky to be going! Their conservatory is really very nice. I've seen it twice decorated for Christmas. They have a chocolate fountain & chocolates for sale - be sure to see that. The also have a nice buffet.

[jolly321]

My DH and I went out there for 5 days about 3 years ago. It was really nice. We shopped around (for about two weeks) and expedia was the best deal for us. We stayed at the Aladdin (now Planet Hollywood). I can tell you we had our best meal we have ever had at a restruant across from the Bellagio. It was in Paris and you eat outside overlooking the fountains. DH had a Blue Cheese steak and I had chicken. HOLY COW it was good. We still talk about it when we cook steaks. We didn't spend much money on the shows because they are SSSSOOOO expensive but we did enjoy all the free things. Aladdin AKA PH has a HUGE mall inside. There is an italian interactive show in there. It was the most fun. It was inexpensive and about 60 are there having dinner and for the show (if your lucky you may be pulled on stage for a singing gig). It really was a hoot. We would walk to different hotels for breakfast just so we can try out as many as we could. It was a blast. I hope you enjoy your time.

[frogmama]

Thanks for the input! so specifically, what is there for free things to do? I've been to Vegas twice, but just as a minor, and we didn't do hardly anything but pass though on the trips... so I'm clueless. I think we will have to take in ONE big show. I like live shows :) But I know my dh would be happy to just sit there in the hotel room... so its up to me to plan what I want to do! Thanks everyone

[jolly321]

Originally Posted by frogmama Thanks for the input! so specifically, what is there for free things to do?

Freemont street has a cool light show. Also, most hotels have free things too.


There are free trams that can take you from some hotels to others. This way you don't have to walk the entire strip. (which is mega long). I would not recommend renting a car for your entire stay. I would just take a cab here or there because many places you will go will be on foot. However, cabs are always available on the backside of all hotels for those trips to Fremont or if you need one.

HTH